NEW LESSON
Unit 2:
HEALTH
S KILLS 1 +
2
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1. Quickly read the text. Match the correct headings
with the paragraphs.
We need
calories or energy
to do the things
we do every day:
walking, riding a
bike, and even
sleeping! We get
calories from the
food we eat. If we
eat too many, we
can get fat. If we
don’t eat enough,
we feel tired and
1. JUST THE RIGHT
weak.
People should
have
between
1,600 and 2,500
calories a day to
stay
in
shape.
Sports
and
activities
like
riding a bike and
running use a lot
of
calories.
Sleeping
and
watching TV use
less. Do you think
A
you2. WHAT
are ISeating
Dr. Dan Law is
a diet expert. He
knows
exactly
how much people
need to eat, so
many
people
listen
to
his
advice.
His
calorie tips? Eat
less junk food,
and count your
calories if you’re
becoming fat.
3. AN EXPERT’S
2. Find the following
words
/ phrases
thea text.
the food
that
you eatinon
daily
Discuss the meaning
basis. of each word / phrase
with a partner.
Then check
meaning.
someone
whothe
has
studied a lot
about a subject or topic and
understands it well.
an advice on how to do
something
quickly
and
successfully,
usually
from
one’s own experience.
usually convenience food like Mc
Donald, KFC …
be fit and healthy.
3. Answer the following questions.
1.
What is a calorie?
2.
What happens we have too many calories?
3.
What is a healthy number of calories per
day?
4.
Which activity uses a lot of calories?
5.
Why do people listen to Dr. Law’s advice?
1. What is a calorie?
A calorie is energy that helps
us do our everyday activities.
ĐÁP ÁN
2. What happens we have
too many calories?
We get fat.
ĐÁP ÁN
3. What is a healthy number
of calories per day?
It is between 1,600 and 2,500
calories per day.
ĐÁP ÁN
4. Which activity uses a lot
of calories?
Sports like riding a bike and
running use a lot of calories.
ĐÁP ÁN
5. Why do people listen to Dr.
Law’s advice?
Because he is a diet / nutrition
expert.
ĐÁP ÁN
Health problems
1. Dear Dr. Law,
I play computer games and watch
TV a lot. My eyes feel really dry.
What should I do?
Thanks in advance,
Quang
2. Dear Dr. Law,
I love burgers and chips, but I’m
putting on weight. What can I do?
Regards,
Barry
3. Dear Dr. Law,
By the weekend I’m so tired. Do
you think I should sleep in, or
wake up at the usual time on
Saturday and Sunday?
Thank you!
Tim
Dr.Law’s advice
Tim
a. Dear ___
I think you should set your alarm for 8a.m., or 9a.m.
It’s good to maintain your usual sleep pattern. Try to
exercise, or do something healthy once you are
awake.
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
Barry
b. Dear ___
You can start to count your calories. Then think about
how much exercise you do. Eat less junk food, and
exercise more. You should be fine.
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
Quang
c. Dear ___
You should try to rest your eyes. Also, try the 2020
20 rule: every twenty minutes look away about 20
feet for 20 seconds. Easy to remember, right?
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
Dr.Law’s advice
c. Dear Quang
You should try to rest your eyes. Also, try the 2020
20 rule: every twenty minutes look away about 20
feet for 20 seconds. Easy to remember, right?
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
b. Dear Barry
You can start to count your calories. Then think about
how much exercise you do. Eat less junk food, and
exercise more. You should be fine.
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
a. Dear Tim
I think you should set your alarm for 8a.m., or 9a.m.
It’s good to maintain your usual sleep pattern. Try to
exercise, or do something healthy once you are
awake.
Stay healthy,
Dr. Law
* REMEMBER
To give advice, you can
use:
1. You should
…
2. You can …
3. Do something more/
less …
4. It will be good if you
…
Homework
Learn vocabulary, expressions and remember
Do exercises 3, 4 (Skills1) into your notebook.
Prepare next lesson: Unit 3.
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